A move into defence was the impetus that the rugby convert needed in 2024, earning his long-awaited AFL debut. Moniz-Wakefield first joined the club following the 2021 draft as a Category B Rookie. Moniz-Wakefield was selected via the club’s connection to its Next Generation Academy region of the Northern Territory. Hailing from Darwin with an East-Timorese background, the young Demon grew up playing both rugby and football. The hard-hitting half-back has a dynamic punch of speed and aggressiveness that bodes well for a career in the back six.
